Morning.Lmh I also always thought that. It's a long way away so it feels like there should be a big time difference!

What: 2.5 I'm on the beach, yoga and a walk laterWhy: do what I can from hereLast hard: not getting chased by dogs on the beachLast strange animal running companion: a seal. I think he was a pup and stuckLyrics: nope

Morning all, Sorry been awol all weekendTR - welcome backBenjy - good DIY skillsDon - nice pacing on those 800sEmz- I am not at all envious of your tripEspen - welcome aboardLmH - Sorry to hear about the FiL, hoping that the running keeps the head clear

What - Easy runWhy - recovery. Saturday was County XC. Never expected to be as quick as last year even allowing for a runnable course rather than the gloop of last year. 7.2 miles of hard running with no real issues so on that basis it was pleasing. Well beaten by club mates and rivals that I'd normally be in front of, but I half expected that. The highlight of the day was a bronze medal for our Vet Men's team to go along with team medals in U17 & U20 age groups too.16 very easy trail miles yesterday.Last Rest - 2018Last Hard - Saturday

Why: following M73. Will see tomorrow if I survived it; Achilles and calf weren't happy with a couple of ks on grass at one stage but felt better on firmer gravel. Grey weather and we both wore plenty, although the gloves did come off around half way.

Progress is rarely a straight line. There are always bumps in the road, but you can make the choice to keep looking ahead.

afternoon allHappy belated 29th to your twins alehouse, aka capt sensibleGreat photos OH!wp glad your run went well, I went out early this morning - it looked like night timealehouse, nice amount of minutes!dustin well done you and your club on saturday, one of my mates took first in her cat at the essex oneshazel hope the 13 goes well!epsen, have a good run too!lmh, hugs to you!

No Ill effect from my fall Saturday but knee feels bruised is all, QoP battered me yesterday and sent me on my way with a gift of Tiffany cake - yumwhat: 30 mins done this amwhy: schedule and taking Cleo Trampolining laterlast hard: this amlast rest: 31/12/16have a good day all

Emz: I know what you are saying there, dogs are allowed on our beach during the months Oct-May, as they are off leads I get chased or charged by a dog on at least every other run down on the beach/prom, most often they are just excitable things, but sometimes there are some that are very aggresive. I did get three charges in one run recently, that's the current record.

OH: Impressive seas, I love when the sea is doing something, I liken it to a giant kettle element having being put in the bay.

Ale: Cracking result, well done.

Wabo: Poor you, sorry to hear your fall, but glad no long term harm.

Welsh: Great miles champ!

Dustin: Great 16 miles there, I really want to get out for a 10+ blast, inspired me to aim for that at the weekend, although next couple of weekends may be busy so have to wait for the (actual) dust to settle.and all decoration done on the house.

LMH: Run Conundrum, I hate that, often it is want to go far not enough time or shall I go morning or afternoon, what if morning drags on then I might miss chance.

Hazel: Go for it! Get that 13 miler conquered.

What: Supposed to be gym day, but I'm a run day down so have mixed them together to make an energetic Spritzer. Quick gym session of half normal time done and then when daughters at netball at half-four will go for a run of whatever distance I can do in that 50mins-60mins timeframe while they play.

I feel very blessed to be able to work part-time now. You can get so much more done although today was mainly chauffeuring duties to get mum and dad to their respective doctor's appointments and buy mum a new smartphone.

Benjy: sounds like meticulous planning

Good running ale, espen and poppy. The miles are building.

Wow, OH - that FB pic looks savage. I love the sea when it's wild. Wouldn't want to go in though We're forecast another storm tomorrow.

Will you be trampolining too, wabo?

Hazel: hope the fast finish long run goes well. Do you always run long on Mondays?

Nice weekend running Dustin and congrats on the team bling.

Em: Aww, swimming with a seal - how lovely.

What: 9 damp and windy miles am/yoga pm

Why: last chance this week to be outside it seems. The next few days will most likely be treadmill runs

Good to read your XC report Dustin, you’ll be back beating them in no time.

Two separate 4 mile runs for me today. Wanted to hit the ground running at work and had a few presentations to do so I figured if I was more awake than the audience, that would be a start. Used a head torch for the first time in forever so managed to get out on quiet country roads, which was nice. Then 4 miles post work as well.

Hmm cake - Wabo, you have just reminded me there is a slice left here!

Well done on the 8 WP.

My 13 progressive turned into a 10 progressive + 3 recovery-easy in 1:47 as I overdid the progression in the early miles and had little left in the tank for another 3 miles at LT pace. Need to pace such a run better. Not unhappy with the overall result though as it was the first finish fast longer progression I have tried. Rest day tomorrow.

Monday just happened to be my long run day this week Chicksta, I try to stick to P&L but sometimes have to juggle. I work part-time so could slot it in this afternoon. Can also be good to have a Sunday free for non-running activities with OH.

Sounds like you learned lots on that run, Hazel! And good that you are not disappointed with it! Solo half marathon at a decent pace at this time of year: keep it up! How undulating is it around where you are?

Legs feel remarkably good at the moment: hope I can say the same in the morning!

Hope back to work went well, Don! I'm back tomorrow. And Wednesday. Then that's it for the week!

Progress is rarely a straight line. There are always bumps in the road, but you can make the choice to keep looking ahead.